



The interface is adept at tracking most of those services for content searches, suggestions, and aggregating live TV. The Google TV platform provides access to all major streaming services including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, Twitch, and YouTube. Sony uses Google TV for its smart TV platform, which means the X95J effectively behaves as if a Chromecast With Google TV was connected to it. The remote connects wirelessly to the TV, so you don’t need direct line of sight to control it. If you prefer, you can manually summon Google Assistant via a dedicated button and speak directly into the remote, rather than use the TV’s far-field microphones. Volume and channel rockers and playback controls sit below the pad. A circular direction pad sits in the middle, along with a number pad and four color buttons for quick access to video streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Netflix, and YouTube. The included remote is a long, thin black wand with rubber buttons. The legs are positioned very wide, so check your measurements for where you want to put the TV to make sure you have enough space. The TV sits on two flat, angular metal legs that you can attach to either lift the screen a few inches (like most TV stands) or let the bottom edge of the screen sit nearly flush against the surface it’s sitting on. The minimalist X95J sports an almost bezel-free design a tiny chrome band outlines the sides and top of the screen, while a slim brushed metallic strip defines the bottom edge. Apart from the screen-size difference, the $4,499.99 85-inch XR-85X95J is identical in features, and we expect similar performance.

The X95J trails them all in terms of contrast and color, so while it's a good TV, it just can't quite keep up.Įditors' Note: This review is based on testing performed on the XR-65X95J, the 65-inch model in the series. However, its steep price ($1,999.99 for the 65-inch XR-65X95J we tested) pits it against strong competitors, including the Hisense U8G, LG C1, and Samsung QN90A, all of which are Editors’ Choice award winners for various reasons including price, black levels, and picture quality. The X95J, Sony's LED equivalent of that model, offers some useful features such as hands-free Google Assistant integration as well as support for both Apple AirPlay and Google Cast. Sony impressed us earlier this year with its flagship OLED TV, the Master Series A90J. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.
